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INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid

exfoliantpremium
8.8
VS
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
OLIVIAUMMA

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

serumpremium
8.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

3
1
1
INNBEAUTY PROJECT wins 3
Tied 1
OLIVIAUMMA wins 1
8.8INNBEAUTY PROJECT
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
7.4
6.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
OLIVIAUMMA

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
OLIVIAUMMA

Active Ingredient Strength

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
5.9
4.9
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
OLIVIAUMMA

Ingredient Transparency

OLIVIAUMMA WINS
8.5
8.8
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
OLIVIAUMMA

Formulation Safety

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
9.0
8.0
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
OLIVIAUMMA

Why these two are neck and neck

These two exfoliants take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid brings Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, and Ectoin as actives, while oLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide relies on Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Pentylene Glycol
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.8INNBEAUTY PROJECT
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between INNBEAUTY PROJECT Skin Prep Brightening & Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.